Safety regulator, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
Recall 03063 · Dec 26, 2002 · Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc.
6,300
units affected
6,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03063
- Date
- Dec 26, 2002
- Company
- Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,300
- Product
- Camping Stoves
- Product type
- Camping Items
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names. The stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name. The manufacturing date (050202 through 073102) and model number (4660, 4665, 4675, 4730, 4960, 72861, and 4960LLB) are printed on the inside of the stove's lid.
What can happen
The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the previous owner to arrange for returning the product and receiving a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled camping stoves?
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the previous owner to arrange for returning the product and receiving a refund.
What is the hazard?
The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.